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October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Barker-Vormawor Secures ¢20k Bail After Three Failed Attempts in Anti-Galamsey Protest Case

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, convenor of the anti-galamsey protest organised by the Democracy Hub, has been granted bail in the sum of ¢20,000 on Wednesday, October 16, after three unsuccessful attempts. His previous bail applications had been denied by both the Accra High

October 16, 2024October 15, 2024

Election 2024: EC Urges Public to Stop Spreading Fake News

Jean Mensa, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has issued a strong warning against the spread of misinformation and disinformation as Ghana moves closer to the 2024 general elections. Speaking after a significant Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Tuesday,

October 16, 2024October 15, 2024

Election 2024: “Voters Decide the Presidency, Not the EC” – Jean Mensa

The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has reaffirmed that it does not have the authority to determine or appoint the country’s president. During a live broadcast of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, EC Chairperson Jean

October 16, 2024October 15, 2024

Afenyo-Markin Requests Supreme Court Ruling on Status of Independent MPs in Parliament

The Majority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has filed an injunction application at the Supreme Court in response to a petition from Tamale South MP, Haruna Iddrisu, regarding the status of four Members of Parliament. Iddrisu’s petition, submitted to the Speaker

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

2024 Election: ‘Violence Is Not The Way To Go’ – Simon Osei Mensah

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon Simon Osei Mensah has passionately asked Ghanaians to avoid violence before, during and after the December polls. The astute politician reiterated that peace is paramount and should not be downgraded. Hon Simon Osei Mensah asked Ghanaians

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Online Exhibition of Provisional Voters’ Register Starts Today: Here’s How to Check Yours

The Electoral Commission (EC) will start its online exhibition of the provisional voters’ register, beginning today, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, and running until Saturday, October 19, 2024. In a statement, the EC encouraged voters to verify their details through the shortcode

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

Election 2024: Mahama Claims Voting for NPP Equals Endorsing Impunity

Former President John Mahama has stated that casting a vote for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming 2024 elections is effectively endorsing a culture of impunity. Speaking at a recent event, Mahama emphasized the need for accountability and integrity

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

Police Restore Calm in Mamobi Following NPP-NDC Clash

The Ghana Police Service has successfully restored calm at Mamobi, a suburb of Accra, following violent clashes between supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The political confrontation, which escalated into a violent altercation, resulted

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

EC Releases List Of Polling Stations For Election 2024

The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the list of polling stations for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. An October 10 statement signed by the EC’s Deputy Chairman in Charge of Operations, Samuel Tetteh, indicated that there will be a total

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

EC Is Ready For Ghana’s December 7 — Election Observers

The Chairman of the West Africa Elders Forum (a high diplomatic election observer group), former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, has stated that the Electoral Commission (EC) has shown that it is competent and prepared to conduct the December 7 elections. He said